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Success in Venice Cruise Ship Crash paves the way for €7.5m compensation claim
Devonshires are instructed by Uniworld River Cruises Inc, owners of River Countess.
Data Sharing – ICO Code of Practice now in force
The ICO has published a statutory code of practice under section 121 of the Data Protection Act 2018 which came into force on 5 October 2021. It is a practical guide for organisations about how to share personal data in compliance with data protection law as well as the best way for organisations to meet obligations of accountability. It aims to give organisations confidence to share data fairly and proportionately. The code helps organisations to balance the benefits and risks and implement data sharing.
Update on Residential Property Development Tax – application to Registered Providers
We recently commented on the draft legislation Residential Property Developer Tax in an article by Inside Housing. Since the publication of that article, the position of Registered Providers (RPs) has been clarified.
Devonshires retain 100% of their newly qualified Solicitors for the third year running
We are delighted to have been able to retain 100% of our newly qualified solicitors for the third year running.
The problem of Covid-19 disputes remaining behind closed doors
With many Covid-19 disputes being dealt with by arbitration instead of court proceedings, the market is being left without legal precedent as to how to deal with these types of cases.
Devonshires welcome nine new Trainees
On Monday 4th October, nine new Trainee Solicitors joined the firm (pictured above). This brings our current total Trainee Solicitor count to 18.
Devonshires rank highly in Legal 500 Guide
We are delighted to have ranked highly in the most recent Legal 500 Guide!
Devonshires Win Awards in the Lex 100’s Trainee Solicitor Survey
Devonshires received two awards in the Lex 100’s Trainee Solicitor Survey.
When does an insurance contract come into effect?
Court concludes contract of insurance can come into effect based on an email exchange, provided the terms can be clearly identified. The issue of when a contract of insurance comes into effect was brought into focus recently with an English High Court judgment handed down last month. In Markel Bermuda v Caesars Entertainment (2021), the
Possession claims and pre-pandemic notice periods
Landlords will be pleased to note that, with effect from 1 October 2021, the period of notice that a landlord must give to the tenant before commencing a claim for possession will revert back to the pre-pandemic notice periods. Please note that the government has retained its emergency powers to impose longer notice periods until 25 March 2022.
Devonshires appoints new Head of Housing Management and Property Litigation
Donna McCarthy is named our new Head of Housing Management and Property Litigation.
The Sutton Trust – fighting for social mobility
Devonshires embark on a Corporate Partnership with The Sutton Trust, a leading organisation in the social mobility space in the UK.
